To celebrate five years of Dragon Soul Press, we present the five best in each of the following categories: Author Interviews, Prolific Authors, Anthologies, Blog Posts, and the Editor's Pick. Top 5 Author Interviews These are the most viewed author interviews for the year. Jarrett Mazza Isaac Marion Michael Raff Sofi Laporte Damascus Mincemeyer Top … Continue reading 2023 Year in Review
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Character Backstories
Giving a character a backstory is essentially making them a more well-rounded character. It’s allowing your audience to get a better picture of who they are and what their motives might be. Backstories are important to all characters - not just the main characters. Side characters, and especially villains, can greatly benefit from having a … Continue reading Character Backstories
Why You Should Keep Improving Your Skills #3
In life, everything is constantly changing. This applies to books and their current trending genres. One week, fairies are topping the charts, but the next, Greek goddesses have taken over. Depending what genre those examples delve in, the writing is different. Gone are the days when Tolkien's style of writing was popular. Now, stories told … Continue reading Why You Should Keep Improving Your Skills #3
Why You Still Need an Editor After Multiple Books #2
A question that often comes up for seasoned authors: "do I still need an editor? I have x number of books under my belt now. Surely I can self-edit to save money and time." Famous authors like J.K. Rowling, R.A. Salvatore, Stephen King, etc. still use their editors. Why? They've written multiple books and have … Continue reading Why You Still Need an Editor After Multiple Books #2
Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw Your Submission Early #1
After being in the business for so long, one ends up seeing multiple dreams being squashed or coming true. One of the worst things is getting in your own way and causing everything to crash and burn. This has occurred many times and as such, has warranted this article. Many publishers have the option of … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw Your Submission Early #1
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